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The Laborer


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Consider that this song is ten iterations of a pattern, representing the hands of the laborer as well as ten-based systems of measurement.
Credits:
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PS Perkins: Guitars, bass, vocals, floor tom set 2, howl 1
R Thomas: Synth Guitars, backup vocals, floor tom set 1, snare drum, hi hats, howl 2
Mixed and Mastered by Mystic Tape Deck
Lyrics
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I cut the tree and I hammer the nail
I fetch the water and I carry the pail
Harvest the wheat, and I bundle the bale
Fasten the saddle, the bridle and bit
I shoe the horses and I shovel their shit
I dig forever in the bottomless pit
I'm turning wrenches and I'm fueling the jet
My brow is furrowed and it's blistered with sweat
I'm on a boat with a hook and a net
I'm in the engine room, I'm driving the train
I'm climbing poles in the wind and the rain
I load containers from a towering crane
Repair the derricks for the men who get paid
I'm tugging triples up a slippery grade
I built the factory where the factories are made
I'm in the kitchen now preparing your meal
With hogs to slaughter and potatoes to peel
I hone the blade and I sharpen the steel
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